Pokemon: Champions of the Forgotten (Game of 'Thropes)

[KujiUn]

Russ then remembers, and takes out ZAP, before punching the Golbat! (SPD14)

Arms AC6: (1d20)[8]
Damage: (2d8+16)[25]

[IrnBruAddict]

Autumn

The mother thinks it over. 'My daughter has taken a shine to you. If my husband has free time, he could take you and Ise to the start of the safari zone, which should be safe enough. And in return I extend to you the hospitality of my house. Do you have any plans for dinner tonight miss?'

Russ

Zap doesn't get to do anything, as Russ punches it out of the sky.

[KujiUn]

Russ then pants, a bit exhausted from the battle. Punching out flying bats was hard work! He picks up the bag and the Golbat, hurrying to the Pokecenter to get the genetic treated, ZAP following along.

[EdroGrimshell]

"Nothing comes to mind," Autumn replies, "could give her some pointers for how to train pokemon as well, who knows, maybe she'll be able to take on the Elite's some day, I'm on my way to it myself," she pulls a small badge case and opens it, "I've had a bit of luck with it," she says, showing the four badges she possessed.

[IrnBruAddict]

Russ

Soon Russ arrives at the hospital, and receives strange looks from the nurses, which soon turn to horror when they look in the bag. Russ is ordered to stay put while they contact the police, and the man is rushed off on a crash cart.

Spoiler

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Just giving Russ a chance if he wants to do anything before the Policia get there, like phone someone or run away.

Autumn

'Oh, that is impressive. Perhaps you might be able to beat Mokou after all' teases the mother.

'Nuh-uh, no way!' says Ise. 'Cos she might be strong, but Fire beats grass type, right miss? Plus Mokou has those nasty powers! She could probably beat daddy though!' Ise and her mother both giggle at that.

'Indeed. A trainer with 4 badges who is hunting a legend and plans to take on the Elites is no-one to take lightly. My husband on the other hand, is a fool. Well, if you are doing nothing tonight you are more than welcome to spend the evening in our house. I could prepare some traditional Johtan food for you. Vegetarian of course.' She nods towards Autumn's airline meal.

[KujiUn]

Russ does do something! He calls Christian! As soon as he picks up, he quickly says. "Hey, Christian! I found the guy who was beating up all the genetics."

[EdroGrimshell]

"Fire does beat grass, but I have a few water types and a ground type on my team, I actually don't have as many grass types as you'd think, a lilligant, a leafeon, a grotle, and a type synced shuckle," Autumn says simply, "outside of them, I have a croconaw, a combusken, a mienfoo, a joltik, a lapras, a stunfisk, a zubat, a castform, a flabebe, and a mime jr." she says. There's a bit of a pause, "You know, I don't believe I gave my name, I'm Autumn Mikon," she says, both to the child and her mother, "It'd be silly to have me at your house without knowing my name after all."

Then she gets a thought, "earlier, did you say you wanted Jirachi?" she asks, the kid hadn't pronounced the name right if she did, but it was the only mon she could think of that sounded similar.

[IrnBruAddict]

Autumn

The mother nods. 'I am Yuki Kenta, and this is my daughter Ise Kenta.'

Little Ise shakes her head. 'I don't want a Jirachi. You shouldn't have more than 2 legendary pokemon. More than that would be greedy, right? Diancie will be enough for me. Besides, wishes are kinda boring. Why would you want to just wish for something? Shouldn't you do it on your own? Wishing sounds kinda like cheating to me.'

Russ

'I'LL BE RIGHT THERE' says Christian when he learns where Russ is. Not long after, a couple burly porters escort Russ to a room until the police come. After waiting about 20 minutes, Christian and Captain Roh appear, not that Russ knows who Captain Roh was, since he didn't meet him back in the hospital.

'Hello Senor. I am Captain Roh of the Policia.' Oh, never mind. Russ knows who he is now. The Orrean officer lights up a cigarette and offers one to Christian, who declines. 'I believe you have some things to tell us? I know you are a ... special case, but we can't just let you walk away without questioning you on what happened now, can we? If you would be so kind.' He motions for Russ to start explaining. The large genetic lays a comforting hand on Russ's shoulder and nods.

[EdroGrimshell]

"Nice to meet you both," Autumn replies, at least she could hold a polite conversation, that was one thing she hadn't lost.

"I've never heard of that one, actually, only reason I asked is because it sounded so close to Jirachi. Chi's actually with a friend of mine right now," Autumn says, "which one is Diancie?"

[KujiUn]

Russ started explaining. "See, there was this guy who was in Kanto with us, but he tried to beat the others up or something. I'm not sure, I didn't get there until after they beat him, and I had to carry him to the station. Anyways, apparently they took some Pokemon of his or something, because he's been wanting them back. That seems a bit weird of them." Russ then continued. "But now, he's going around beating up Genetics and trying to frame them on me. Like, he took a picture of me holding the bag where he stuffed the guy in. He asked me where his Pokemon were, but I have no idea."

[IrnBruAddict]

Russ

Roh looks rather annoyed, while Christian looks concerned.

'If this is true Senor, then unfortunately we have very little information to go on about this man. We don't know his name, we don't know what pokemon he does or doesn't have. If he can beat up several genetics without being spotted, then we can assume he is a competent battler, either physically or with strong pokemon. First things first, Senor Christian, could you take the young man back to his hotel. I need to make some phone calls. If he tries to send the fake picture to a news station, I might be able to stop them publishing it. If he posts it on the web, there will be little I can do once it spreads.'

'SURE THING. LEAVE RUSS TO ME, I WILL LOOK AFTER HIM! I AM JUST GLAD YOU BELIEVE HIM ROH. NOT MANY POLICIA WOULD GIVE HIM THE CHANCE.'

'Si. But I know a little about the group he is part of, and know we are not to interfere. But more than that, I doubt someone who would attack genetics would be close friends with you Christian.'

'YOU CAN SAY THAT!' Christian and Roh both laugh. 'COME. YOU WANT TO GO TO HOTEL, OR I CAN TAKE YOU TO MAMA'S AND GET YOU SOMETHING TO EAT, AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOU TONIGHT.'

Autumn

'Diancie is the princess of all the little Carbink! She's pretty, and strong. I have a picture book about her in my room that I could read to you.' Ise was practically glowing.

'Chi?' Asks the mother. 'Chi as in Lady Caitlin's Jirachi? I must say, you are indeed a most impressive trainer if you can count Lady Caitlin and her Jirachi among your friends.'

[EdroGrimshell]

"Well, with the Friedrich's sponsoring my friends and I, it's a given you'll meet some interesting people," Autumn replies, "I did have to leave the group for a while though. It's why I'm heading to Johto, actually."

[KujiUn]

Russ nods. "Yeah, I sure am hungry. Let's go eat." He stands up and gets going, following Christian.

[IrnBruAddict]

Russ

Russ and Christian drive off to the bistro, where Mama whips up some amazing cooking for Russ, and constantly fusses over him, making sure he's alright. It was getting pretty late.

'SURE YOU STILL WANT TO GO TO MATCH TOMORROW?' asks Christian.

Autumn

'Well I hope your trip to Johto is successful. It looks like we are about to land.' Yuki leans over the chair and ensures her little daughter is buckled up tightly. The plane banks over Cianwood Island. Autumn could see all of the town, and could make out a large forested area in the distance that could only be the Safari Zone, high up on the cliffs. She could also spot the docks, where many boats were anchored.

'Oh dear. Seems the dock is shut for today due to the storms. It may be a day or two until you can get to the mainland.'

[KujiUn]

That was an option? "Of course I do! No matter what, wrestling is my life!" Russ pumps his arms to show Christian. "But yeah, I should be careful there too, I guess." He shuddered at the bagged man. "Oh, that's right! Is he gonna be alright? The guy I found."

[EdroGrimshell]

"I guess that means I can take my time then," Autumn says, "I'll be able to explore the safari zone in depth," she'd also have the chance to see if anyone else was interested in soccer.

[IrnBruAddict]

Russ

'HE WILL LIVE. ONE EYE, PROBABLY NO WORK ANY LONGER. BUT IS BETTER TO BE ALIVE WITH ONE EYE THAN DEAD AND WITH TWO, EH?' Christian nodded, as if he had imparted deep philosophical advice upon Russ. 'IN LAST WEEK, 11 GENETICS HAVE BEEN BADLY HURT. WE HAD NO CLUE. NOW WE KNOW WHY. THIS MAN WANTS TO FRAME YOU. WE STOP THAT, BUT WE NOT STOP HIM. WITH THE OTHERS AWAY ON MISSION, IT'S LIKELY HE WILL COME AFTER YOU AGAIN. YOU KNOW THIS, YEAH?' He pats Russ on the shoulder once again. 'NEXT TIME YOU SEE HIM, YOU CRUSH HIM! BUST UP HIS FACE LIKE HE HAS BUSTED UP INNOCENT MEN AND WOMEN. HE HAS PICKED A POOR ENEMY IF HE WANTS TO FIGHT SEISMIC TOSS, EH? MAKE SURE AND SHOW HIM THAT!'

Autumn

As the plane touches down, Yuki takes Ise to let Autumn out. 'We'll get off the plane last, since I have a child. You go on ahead.'

As Autumn heads off the plane and through the check in, someone cuts her off before she can have her passport checked.

'Miss Autumn Mikon? Please come this way to check in instead' and he motioned to a little side door that bypassed the security checks.

[KujiUn]

"Yeah! I'll show him!" Russ ate the rest of his meal, and grinned. "I'll take him down, so this doesn't happen any more! You can count on me!"

[EdroGrimshell]

Autumn looks at the man with a raised eyebrow, "I'd prefer to stay in public view with recent events," she replies simply, "unless there's an emergency as to why I should follow you I'll be sticking to the main gates."

[IrnBruAddict]

Autumn

'The emergency is that someone has been talking about a mission to come on over here and find a Celebi, in public view. Now come along little girl, the Admins would like a word with you.'

He opened his jacket to reveal a pistol, and also to reveal to Autumn that there was a small red R sewn onto his shirt pocket.

'Unless you'd like things to escalate, and risk the public, I suggest you move it. It'd be such a shame if you ran, and that sweet little girl yu were talking to got hit in the crossfire.' He pulled a cartoonishly sad face. 'Such a shame.'

Russ

Russ wolfed down the rest of the meal, while he and Christian talked about old wrestling matches for the rest of the night, and Mama kept fussing over Russ, insisting that he still looked pale. Eventually Russ retired for an early night.

He was awoken by a pounding on the door, as the other members for todays matches were all waiting outside for him, Christian having informed the gym where Russ was staying.

Vaun explained what was going to happen to Terry and Russ, while Eclipso and Krieg chatted away, used to this by now. 'You bring a change of clothes, your ID and 6 pokeballs, and when the match is starting, you pick 3 of those to fight alongside. Don't worry about cash, I got the train tickets and enough for us all to grab a meal on the way back. We are taking the bullet train there, but just stick beside me and you shouldn't get lost.'

'And remember, keep safe and fight fair. No fighting unless it's in the ring. We have standards to uphold.'

[EdroGrimshell]

Autumn raises a brow at the man, leans back, and punches him full in the face, "...go ahead, I've seen the void already," she grins, "and I hope to see each and every rocket there some day."

Spoiler: Arms Attack

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Unarmed
AC: (1d20)[16]
Damage: (1d12+13)[18]
Crit: (1d12+6)[16]

And with that, I bow out. Good Bye everyone, it was fun right up until the Volt Eater encounter.

[KujiUn]

"Alright! I'll take... ZAP, TAD, HORN, PLANT, HAWK, and HEAD." Russ said, arranging his team and getting his change of clothes from the PC. "Right. I'm ready to go!"

[IrnBruAddict]

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I'll do Autumn's death scene when I have time to type up something epic. Just can't keep Kuji back till then.

The group sets off and walks across town to the train station, and they get on the bullet train. It takes a solid 5 hours to get to Phenac, even on the super fast bullet train. Most pass the time by reading, while Terry was still so jumpy, he was shadow boxing in the middle of the cabin, annoying Vaun enough to earn him a hit. It's early afternoon by the time Russ gets off the train.

'We got an hour before we need to hit the stadium. Anything you kids wanna do until then?'

[KujiUn]

"Hm. Let's go around the city! I'm not sure what there is in Phenac, to be honest..."

[IrnBruAddict]

Vaun elbows Krieg, who coughs then rattles off all the main hot-spots.

'There is the fountains, which is where many of the tourists gather. Then there is the market place, where you'll find a bunch of deals, both good and bad, which can all be haggled over. There is the Pre-Gym, but you don't have time for that. There is the Outskirt Stand, which you can get a shuttle to, nice little place where you can eat or battle. And of course, there is a Colosseum where there is both pokemon battling and martial arts tournaments, of course today it's ours for the matches. I think they were also building a new breeder's hut over on the east side recently, so it should be done.'

[KujiUn]

"Alright! Let's go to the fountains so lots of people can come watch us in our matches!" Russ then looked around, looking for where the fountains might be.

[IrnBruAddict]

Russ soon arrives at the fountain, where lots of tourists and young locals were relaxing. More than a few kids were splashing round inside the fountain, while lots of young men and ladies were sitting on the side, flirting and romancing. An old man nearby was running a cart, and waves over to Russ and the other wrestlers, tempting them in to buy some Casteliacones.

[KujiUn]

Nah, maybe later. "Alright, guys, let's try to promote our matches! Jay is nice and all, but we still want fans cheering us on, right!?" And so, Russ goes up to almost everyone, promoting the wrestling matches today!

[IrnBruAddict]

Russ and the others try to go drum up some interest, but most people thought it too nice a day to bother going to attend the match. And other than Vaun, they were all a bunch of no namers. Even when Terry tried to announce the debut match of "Russ, hero of Pewter City" most people hadn't heard of him.

[KujiUn]

"Daw. Oh well. Hey, let's get going to the stadium. We don't wanna be late for our first match!" And so, to the stadium!